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Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)

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Steven Gonzalez9 Steven Gonzalez9 Newcomer
9 messages
joined Mar 2009
#3861 ·
silenttinker812 said:Thanks for the advice. I was originally planning to wait 14 days after the encounter, but then I read that this Victoria's Secret test is meant for early detection—so I figured it might give me a pretty solid answer right now... hoping it's just stress 🙄

Sure, you could, but if it comes back negative, you won't have any peace of mind because it hasn't been long enough to be an absolutely reliable result.
Maria Hayes8 Maria Hayes8 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Sep 2010
#3862 ·
Steven Gonzalez9;29217932 said:Are your cycles usually regular? I hate to be the one to break it to you, but after being two weeks late, a negative test isn't going to be a false negative. It’s possible you just ovulated later than you thought. If I were you, I'd just test again in a couple of days. If it's still negative and your period doesn't show up soon, go see a doctor. Could be a cyst or something else messing with things.

Ugh, man... I really hope it's not a cyst. Maybe my cycle is just acting up because of this crazy weather, or maybe it's the fact that I totally overhauled my diet lately. Plus, school stress has been brutal. 🙂
thanks Steven Gonzalez9 🙂
silenttinker812 silenttinker812 Newcomer
7 messages
joined Sep 2010
#3863 ·
So I finally took a Victoria's Secret test today and it came back negative 😍
It hasn't even been 14 days since we hooked up, but my period is already 5 days late...
I'm hoping the result is legit—if it were actually due to pregnancy, it probably would've flagged by now if I'm already 5 days behind... 😕
Anyway, fingers crossed it's right... I'll just run another one in about a week if my period still hasn't shown up
Jack Alvarez91 Jack Alvarez91 Newcomer
1 message
joined Sep 2010
#3864 ·
Hey, ladies! I’m new here—I’ve been scrolling through everything for the last few days and honestly, my head is spinning. I can't even figure out what's going on with me anymore.
So, here's the deal: my cycle has gone totally off the rails lately, and I’ve been dealing with all these weird symptoms over the past week. My period showed up this past Sunday—way earlier than usual, like two weeks ahead of schedule—and that’s never happened before. Plus, my breasts have been super sore quite a bit lately, I’ve had some lower abdominal pain, and this period was brutal—super painful, but it ended way faster than normal, lasting only three days. And the discharge? It feels pretty much the same as always, nothing extra there...
Lawrence Perez4 Lawrence Perez4 Member
26 messages
joined May 2011
#3865 ·
Hey ladies!

I could really use some urgent advice here... So, I tried using a Clearblue pregnancy test for the very first time tonight, and I am honestly just completely baffled by what happened. The way it works is that you get two lines if it’s positive, or just one line if it’s negative—each little mark has its own tiny window, right?

The thing is, the second I actually used it—hehe, oops—both lines appeared almost instantly. But since the instructions say you have to wait three to five minutes to read the official result, I sat there patiently waiting... and then, after those few minutes passed, both lines had completely vanished! The manual says one line should stay visible if the result is negative, but now there isn't even one single line left. So, what does that even mean? Based on what I saw in the moment, it wasn't positive, but it wasn't negative either, haha.

Has anyone else dealt with this specific brand before? I’m sitting here totally lost... It looks like I’ll definitely be heading back out to CVS to grab another one, which is such a bummer.
electricangler7 electricangler7 Member
18 messages
joined Apr 2008
#3866 ·
If you aren't seeing a result from either one, then the thing is clearly busted—or maybe it was just a dud from the factory to begin with. Honestly, you're probably better off just running the test again to be sure...
Angela Ramirez3 Angela Ramirez3 Member
16 messages
joined Mar 2009
#3867 ·
Lawrence Perez4 said:Hey ladies!

I could really use some urgent advice here... So, I tried using a Clearblue pregnancy test for the very first time tonight, and I am honestly just completely baffled by what happened. The way it works is that you get two lines if it’s positive, or just one line if it’s negative—each little mark has its own tiny window, right?

The thing is, the second I actually used it—hehe, oops—both lines appeared almost instantly. But since the instructions say you have to wait three to five minutes to read the official result, I sat there patiently waiting... and then, after those few minutes passed, both lines had completely vanished! The manual says one line should stay visible if the result is negative, but now there isn't even one single line left. So, what does that even mean? Based on what I saw in the moment, it wasn't positive, but it wasn't negative either, haha.

Has anyone else dealt with this specific brand before? I’m sitting here totally lost... It looks like I’ll definitely be heading back out to CVS to grab another one, which is such a bummer.

If the control line doesn't show up, the test is invalid—basically, it's a dud. Just grab a new one and try again.
Lawrence Perez4 Lawrence Perez4 Member
26 messages
joined May 2011
#3868 ·
Thanks so much! Honestly, I was just a little thrown off because both lines popped up right away at the very start...

I ended up picking up a second test today, so I’m going to run it again first thing in the morning.
Angela Ramirez3 Angela Ramirez3 Member
16 messages
joined Mar 2009
#3869 ·
Lawrence Perez4 said:Thanks so much! Honestly, I was just a little thrown off because both lines popped up right away at the very start...

I ended up picking up a second test today, so I’m going to run it again first thing in the morning.

Good luck.👍
Lawrence Perez4 Lawrence Perez4 Member
26 messages
joined May 2011
#3870 ·
Thanks so much! 😉
casualhound35 casualhound35 Newcomer
1 message
joined Oct 2010
#3871 ·
So, did anyone actually get a result from MiaVita??? I mean, seriously? I took a test myself this morning and it came back negative, which honestly sucks because I was really holding out hope for a positive one. It was supposed to be my peak fertile window, and I don't think I tested too early—I waited about 14 days after conception should have happened, anyway. But I’m still having a hard time wrapping my head around it, so I guess I'll just try again in a couple of days and see if anything changes.🤷
Ashley Price57 Ashley Price57 Member
27 messages
joined Dec 2010
#3872 ·
Hi ladies... 👋 I’m checking in for a status report. I'm new here, but I’m hoping I'll actually have a reason to go pick up a pregnancy test this Monday, so I thought I'd post. I'm currently three days late, which is unusual since my cycle is incredibly regular—always 28 days, no exceptions. On day 21, I noticed a tiny bit of spotting, and we had some risky timing around day 16 or 17. We'll just have to see. 🙂 👋
Sarah Adams3 Sarah Adams3 Active Member
69 messages
joined Dec 2010
#3873 ·
Hi everyone, just checking in again 🙂
My ovulation was about eight days ago, and I’ve been feeling nauseous for three days now. I guess I might just be imagining things,
but maybe there's something to it! Anyway, that's all from me until my next update 😍😁
Angela Ramirez3 Angela Ramirez3 Member
16 messages
joined Mar 2009
#3874 ·
Sarah Adams3 said:Hi everyone, just checking in again 🙂
My ovulation was about eight days ago, and I’ve been feeling nauseous for three days now. I guess I might just be imagining things,
but maybe there's something to it! Anyway, that's all from me until my next update 😍😁

I really hope you see those two lines!
As for symptoms, I swear I deal with every single one imaginable every month. They just rotate. Honestly, it's a good thing I haven't felt the baby kicking yet.🤣 The one month I actually conceived, my only symptom was that my 🙂 were a bit more sensitive than usual during my typical PMS window.
The mind plays tricks on you.
Sarah Adams3 Sarah Adams3 Active Member
69 messages
joined Dec 2010
#3875 ·
ha-ha, I think I know what's happening 🙂 my temperature is hovering right around 99 degrees..
normally it never goes above 97.7, even when I'm sick,,, whether it's viral or bacterial, it's all the same, so it's been bothering me a bit.
I've been eating like crazy, and I'm constantly thirsty, almost like I'm dehydrated... people have actually asked me
at work if I might be pregnant 🙂
Sarah Adams3 Sarah Adams3 Active Member
69 messages
joined Dec 2010
#3876 ·
Hey, maybe try cleaning out your inbox a little bit?
Angela Ramirez3 Angela Ramirez3 Member
16 messages
joined Mar 2009
#3877 ·
Sarah Adams3 said:Hey, maybe try cleaning out your inbox a little bit?

I did.
brisknomad72 brisknomad72 Newcomer
1 message
joined Oct 2010
#3878 ·
So, I’m feeling pretty much the same way—totally unsure about where I stand. My cycles are all over the place, usually bouncing between 28 and 33 days. A couple of months ago, my period showed up on day 25, then last month it was day 35.
My partner finished inside me on day 8 of my cycle, and now I’m wondering if there's any actual chance I could be pregnant despite how irregular things are. I remember reading somewhere that when your cycle is this unpredictable, you're basically fertile almost every single day...
It’s not that I’m against having a baby or anything... honestly, I just haven't quite figured out if I actually want to be pregnant right now or not.
I’m planning to head out and grab a test this afternoon since today is day 27.
Lawrence Perez4 Lawrence Perez4 Member
26 messages
joined May 2011
#3879 ·
I can't believe I actually found this thread! It’s funny how life works sometimes, isn't it? You spend all day navigating the usual chaos—you know, dodging traffic on the I-95 or trying to make sense of those endless spreadsheets at work—and then suddenly, you stumble upon a conversation that feels like finding a hidden oasis in the middle of a desert. It’s a bit like when you’re hiking through a dense forest in the Pacific Northwest and you finally break through the canopy to see that perfect, golden sunlight hitting the ferns; there’s just this immediate sense of peace and discovery. Anyway, I was just sitting here with my coffee, watching the rain hit the window, thinking about how much we all need these little digital corners to connect. So, hello everyone! I’m looking forward to seeing where this discussion goes. kaže:
Lawrence Perez4, is that really you? Are you seeing these results too? Honestly, I was sitting here this morning staring at my own test, just praying for a different outcome, but it came back negative. I can’t say I’m not a little heartbroken because, if I’m being completely truthful, I had such high hopes for this cycle. Everything seemed to line up perfectly—I was right in the middle of my fertile window, and I don't think I waited too long to take the test either, assuming I timed it about two weeks after conception. It feels a bit like waiting for a storm to break when you can see the clouds gathering but the rain just won't fall, you know? I’m still having a hard time wrapping my head around it all, but I suppose I'll just try to stay patient and run the test again in a few days to be absolutely certain.🤷

Hey there! Just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone!

Well, the results came back negative, which was quite a letdown, I must admit... though if I’m being completely honest with myself, I’ve been wrestling with this nagging suspicion that I might be pregnant for a while now. It’s such a strange sensation, isn't it? Like a quiet little whisper in the back of your mind that you can't quite shake. Back then, I hadn't even missed my period yet—I was just riding this wave of intuition—but now, well, I'm actually about four or five days late. I know I really ought to go grab another test to be certain, but there’s this tiny, cautious part of me that’s almost afraid to hope, thinking it might just turn up negative again. I think I'll just hold off and wait a few more days to see how things settle before I try again. 🤷
Angela Ramirez3 Angela Ramirez3 Member
16 messages
joined Mar 2009
#3880 ·
Lawrence Perez4 said:
I can't believe I actually found this thread! It’s funny how life works sometimes, isn't it? You spend all day navigating the usual chaos—you know, dodging traffic on the I-95 or trying to make sense of those endless spreadsheets at work—and then suddenly, you stumble upon a conversation that feels like finding a hidden oasis in the middle of a desert. It’s a bit like when you’re hiking through a dense forest in the Pacific Northwest and you finally break through the canopy to see that perfect, golden sunlight hitting the ferns; there’s just this immediate sense of peace and discovery. Anyway, I was just sitting here with my coffee, watching the rain hit the window, thinking about how much we all need these little digital corners to connect. So, hello everyone! I’m looking forward to seeing where this discussion goes. kaže:
Lawrence Perez4, is that really you? Are you seeing these results too? Honestly, I was sitting here this morning staring at my own test, just praying for a different outcome, but it came back negative. I can’t say I’m not a little heartbroken because, if I’m being completely truthful, I had such high hopes for this cycle. Everything seemed to line up perfectly—I was right in the middle of my fertile window, and I don't think I waited too long to take the test either, assuming I timed it about two weeks after conception. It feels a bit like waiting for a storm to break when you can see the clouds gathering but the rain just won't fall, you know? I’m still having a hard time wrapping my head around it all, but I suppose I'll just try to stay patient and run the test again in a few days to be absolutely certain.🤷

Hey there! Just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone!

Well, the results came back negative, which was quite a letdown, I must admit... though if I’m being completely honest with myself, I’ve been wrestling with this nagging suspicion that I might be pregnant for a while now. It’s such a strange sensation, isn't it? Like a quiet little whisper in the back of your mind that you can't quite shake. Back then, I hadn't even missed my period yet—I was just riding this wave of intuition—but now, well, I'm actually about four or five days late. I know I really ought to go grab another test to be certain, but there’s this tiny, cautious part of me that’s almost afraid to hope, thinking it might just turn up negative again. I think I'll just hold off and wait a few more days to see how things settle before I try again. 🤷

You definitely tested much too early then.
Please let us know how the next one goes😉

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